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Forum: Flight Testing
10th Dec 2004, 04:56
Replies: 16
Views: 5,910
Posted By Spaced

FJJP, thanx for your input. The idea was more...

FJJP, thanx for your input.
The idea was more of a revival for the Roton concept, but on a smaller scale. So it doesnt matter which way you cut it your going to have some sort of highly explosive...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Nov 2004, 07:15
Replies: 52
Views: 6,654
Posted By Spaced

I have been shown a couple while on the controls,...

I have been shown a couple while on the controls, I know its not the same as doing them, but Ill give a breif run through.
It was a simulation type run, emergency landing to small area, the idea...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2004, 07:20
Replies: 68
Views: 10,533
Posted By Spaced

Faster, cheaper, better. Pick two. Im...

Faster, cheaper, better. Pick two.

Im surprized that rotaries only got a passing mention here.
This is what I have been looking at for my project, they seem perfect for aviation.
A NA 12a is...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2004, 21:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By Spaced

Thanx guys, appreciate the info.

Thanx guys, appreciate the info.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2004, 09:17
Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
Posted By Spaced

ROC helo record

I was having a discussion about this the other day with a friend, and havent been able to find the relevant record.
I was guessing around 4000ft/min but its only a guess.
Does anyone know, either...
Forum: Flight Testing
7th Nov 2004, 04:25
Replies: 16
Views: 5,910
Posted By Spaced

Thanx for the info guys. I had the chance to...

Thanx for the info guys.
I had the chance to watch the show again, benefit of cable, and managed to get a bit more info.
Dick Stratton was on the program, as well as another TP Erick Brown. I think...
Forum: Flight Testing
6th Nov 2004, 20:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By Spaced

Try Xplane by laminar research. It uses BET to...

Try Xplane by laminar research.
It uses BET to actually calculate the way the plane would fly. While not 100% accurate, its pretty good. You can down load a free demo where you can fly it for 7 min...
Forum: Flight Testing
5th Nov 2004, 06:54
Replies: 16
Views: 5,910
Posted By Spaced

Saunders Roe SR-53

Sorry this isnt a real TP question, but Im hoping some of the Brits here maybe able to help.
I had no idea that the SR 53 even exsisted untill watching a show on the History channel the other...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2004, 06:15
Replies: 42
Views: 16,261
Posted By Spaced

A couple more for Nick. How did the FIF rotate...

A couple more for Nick.
How did the FIF rotate for fast forward flight?
Did the shroud rotate as well, or just the TR?
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2004, 06:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,464
Posted By Spaced

I was told just after the accident, that there...

I was told just after the accident, that there was a vibration being chased in that helo prior to the accident. AFIK thye were chasing a MR vibration for a couple of days.
As far as the time not...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2004, 08:04
Replies: 23
Views: 2,984
Posted By Spaced

Fling, i could be wrong, but I think that your...

Fling, i could be wrong, but I think that your thinking about it as a static system instead of a dynamic system.
When the blades are flapping they are essentially scribing a sine wave if you drew...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2004, 10:35
Replies: 74
Views: 14,600
Posted By Spaced

Ummm, I got a little confused watching this, for...

Ummm, I got a little confused watching this, for want of a better term, "program".
I may just be a low time heli guy, but wasnt the whole idea of NAS to reduce the "interference" of ATC?
Wasnt...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2004, 04:32
Replies: 23
Views: 2,984
Posted By Spaced

Dave got sin binned for some political comments a...

Dave got sin binned for some political comments a while ago, and hasnt been allowed back since.
How about it mods? I reckon he learnt his lesson.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2004, 05:59
Replies: 26
Views: 3,382
Posted By Spaced

This is an interseting discussion, I can see...

This is an interseting discussion, I can see value in everybody opinions posted so far, even if I dont necessarily agree with all of them.
Out of curiosity what is the standard time completed after...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2004, 07:25
Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
Posted By Spaced

Do you get many test pilots at the AHS meetings?...

Do you get many test pilots at the AHS meetings? Or is it more of an engineer thing?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2004, 06:54
Replies: 26
Views: 3,382
Posted By Spaced

Im sorry steve, but as a low time wannabe I cant...

Im sorry steve, but as a low time wannabe I cant agree with you. Flight training is expensive enough without the extra costs that you propose.
I understand your intent, however I think that you may...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2004, 00:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Spaced

Do they take Aus pilots?

Do they take Aus pilots?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Sep 2004, 07:26
Replies: 966
Views: 990,757
Posted By Spaced

Thanx squirrel, I havent been able to find any...

Thanx squirrel, I havent been able to find any one with it.
Its not that I dont like the Gallet, just Ive been really happy with my SPH-5, but its a little on the heavy side, and I could use the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2004, 05:23
Replies: 966
Views: 990,757
Posted By Spaced

Thinking about upgrading my SPH-5. Is any one...

Thinking about upgrading my SPH-5.
Is any one flying with the new Gentex HGU series?
Trying to decide between that or a Gallet, thoughts appreciated.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2004, 11:44
Replies: 34
Views: 2,303
Posted By Spaced

Having lived in both as a snow bum, I would have...

Having lived in both as a snow bum, I would have to vote for Whistler.
To echo DamMyNeckHurts, its so central. Once there you can get by easily without a car, and theres heaps of accom.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2004, 09:28
Replies: 138
Views: 24,555
Posted By Spaced

Thats it Im joining the Army!

Thats it Im joining the Army!
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2004, 02:22
Replies: 26
Views: 3,492
Posted By Spaced

Thaxs crab, well done. Being an ex ski patroler...

Thaxs crab, well done.
Being an ex ski patroler I was interested in the risk management side of things there. Being a wannabe sar boy I was even more curious.
If you dont mind telling which helo is...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2004, 02:11
Replies: 147
Views: 36,158
Posted By Spaced

Rich, I read that the MD was trying to certify...

Rich, I read that the MD was trying to certify the 500 as an aerobatic helicopter but in the end just went for the standard certification.
Is that true? And if it is why did they choose not to? to...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2004, 08:10
Replies: 26
Views: 3,492
Posted By Spaced

Flash Flood in the UK

I was watching the news, in particular the flooding in the South West? of the UK. News reports stated 6 helos winching victims from roof tops, with some pretty impressive footage of a yellow Sea...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2004, 07:47
Replies: 294
Views: 163,452
Posted By Spaced

I got tied up with my work over the weekend and...

I got tied up with my work over the weekend and had to put it off.
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Looks like the same for this weekend, but the weekend after Im determine to get up.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2004, 13:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,499
Posted By Spaced

Its actually pretty interesting. Ive got one of...

Its actually pretty interesting. Ive got one of those decibel meters in my phone too.
The loudest sound Ive gotten so far is a rock breaker on a excavator 115db.
R22 hovering at about 50ft away...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2004, 09:23
Replies: 294
Views: 163,452
Posted By Spaced

A bit of clarification here. The company in no...

A bit of clarification here.
The company in no way pushed me in to this, it was completely my idea.
Im still at the stage where I fly for the love of it, and look forward to a career in it. Would...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Aug 2004, 08:03
Replies: 294
Views: 163,452
Posted By Spaced

Firstly thanx for the relplies. spinwing ...

Firstly thanx for the relplies.

spinwing
Im sure that its a C, its 4 bladed main, 2 bladed tail, and its a C-18. Dont know if it makes any difference but its a Kawasaki manufactured machine.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2004, 12:31
Replies: 294
Views: 163,452
Posted By Spaced

Hughes/MD500 questions

Im pretty excited, this weekend Im finally going to get a flight in a 500, probably the helo that got me into flying helos. As well as being my first flight in a 500, it will also be my first in a...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2004, 12:20
Replies: 649
Views: 207,185
Posted By Spaced

Hands up who else had to look up "opine" in the...

Hands up who else had to look up "opine" in the dictionary.
Nice word, well used Nick.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2004, 12:15
Replies: 14
Views: 5,181
Posted By Spaced

While I dont have any experience on twins, Im...

While I dont have any experience on twins, Im sure much of this debate can also be applied to singles.
Im still reasonably new to flying so I hope that this post doesnt expose my ignorance to much....
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2004, 09:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,536
Posted By Spaced

I have to confess that it was a recent purchase...

I have to confess that it was a recent purchase of xplane that got me thinking about this.
I first started with the stick to the right as in a side stick position, but found it easier when in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2004, 09:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,536
Posted By Spaced

Side Stick Cyclic

Just wondering what others think about side sticks. Seeing as they are becoming a standard on attack helos, and I think the NH-90 has it, how long before we will se them on civil helos?
Since helos...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2004, 08:14
Replies: 21
Views: 3,139
Posted By Spaced

Lightning can strike helos. An one of my...

Lightning can strike helos.
An one of my instructors took a lightning strike in a 206 while fighting fires last year.
Didnt do any structural dammage, however it did fry the electrics, including...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2004, 01:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Spaced

My name is Christian, does that count?

My name is Christian, does that count?
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